Sony Xperia 1 IV review: unapologetically Sony

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ICYMI: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is the logical evolution after the Xperia 1 III was mixed with the super-premium Xperia PRO-I. Now, we have a very expensive Sony phone that packs a ton of Sony-specific bells and whistles. Is it worth the asking price?

The Xperia 1 IV has a triple camera on the back — an ultra-wide , wide , and telephoto camera that has actual variable zoom. Yes, unlike last year, where we had two set telephoto lenses and were switching between them , the Xparia 1 IV actually has super-cool tech inside that allows its telephoto camera to physically zoom in, between 85 mm and 125 mm equivalent focal lengths .

Sony doesn't have a Portrait Mode per se, it has a Bokeh toggle in the Photography Pro app, which adds faux blur in the background. It's... not great at separating the subject, it makes the picture files abnormally large for some reason, and dynamic range suffers in this mode. Before proceeding, I feel like I need to throw in a few words about the Camera app’s multiple photo modes. See, there’s Basic, which works just like any other smartphone camera app. Then, you can switch to Auto, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure. The latter modes completely transform the Camera app to resemble an actual physical camera’s controls.

The selfie camera has yet another 12 MP Exmor RS for Mobile sensor, though its lens is not as fancy. So, exposure and details are not as fine as with the main camera. The Cinema Pro app can make really pretty-looking cinematic shots. It absolutely hates movement, even if there's a"stabilize" option inside the app. It doesn't do a great job. This app is meant for a tripod, as handheld clips don't come out too well — you can see that near the end of this sample:

 

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